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Discover Black history at Two Mississippi Museums

Submitted by the Two Mississippi Museums Each February, Black History Month invites us to reflect not only on the achievements of African Americans, but also on the struggles, resilience, and...
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How God loosened my grip on ‘success’

By Rudy Bazin I wasted no time buying into the American Dream, the belief that if you work hard, you will reap the rewards, that this land is full of opportunity, that with enough grit you can pull...
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How’s your financial foundation? Tips & resources for 2026

Whether you’re saving for your emergency fund, approaching retirement, or just hoping your new air-conditioning unit was worth the hit to your wallet (thanks, Mississippi!), we all want to stay on...
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By Sam Buchanan Most people believe they are making progress with money because they are taking action. They are saving. They are investing. They are doing what they were taught to do. Yet there is...
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Reflecting on love

By Chris Bates There is a certain kind of quiet in the painted dawn in the Mississippi Delta. The Delta is vast, open, and level, and revealing in its beauty. At first glance, it may seem sparse,...
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Every heart prepare Him room

By Sarah Beasley Rein We made it. January is over, and I for one am never sad to see her go. In December, we had a solid excuse for just about anything: Haven’t gotten out of your pajamas at 3 p.m....
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Are we ‘spending’ our time – or investing it?

By Katie Ginn I never thought I’d be excited to have grown-up food for dinner. By “grown-up food,” I mean meals like red beans and rice or homemade beef and veggie soup. The stuff that doesn’t...
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Rooted in love: A new season for the soul

By Nicole Brown   Hey y’all! Can you believe we’ve already flipped the calendar? There is something about that crisp chilly air in January and February that feels like a fresh canvas. As we settle...
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How Twin Lakes director went from banking to summer camp

By Courtney Ingle After retiring from a career in the financial realm, Robert Leard recently became executive director of Twin Lakes Camp in Florence, Mississippi, where he oversees eternal...

Jackson prayer events a call to action

By Katie Ginn Christian, if you need a sign to tell you to pray, consider this it. On Thursday, January 15, Jackson Mayor John Horhn held a citywide prayer night at Thalia Mara Hall downtown, with...

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Discover Black history at Two Mississippi Museums

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How’s your financial foundation? Tips & resources for 2026

Whether you’re saving for your emergency fund, approaching retirement, or just hoping your new air-conditioning unit was worth the hit to your wallet (thanks, Mississippi!), we all want to stay on firm financial footing. The banks, insurance agents, and wealth...

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By Sarah Beasley Rein We made it. January is over, and I for one am never sad to see her go. In December, we had a solid excuse for just about anything: Haven’t gotten out of your pajamas at 3 p.m. on Saturday, and all that the kids have eaten are handfuls of...

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By Katie Ginn I never thought I’d be excited to have grown-up food for dinner. By “grown-up food,” I mean meals like red beans and rice or homemade beef and veggie soup. The stuff that doesn’t exactly thrill you as a kid but hits the spot as an adult if you do it...

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By Nicole Brown   Hey y’all! Can you believe we’ve already flipped the calendar? There is something about that crisp chilly air in January and February that feels like a fresh canvas. As we settle into this new year, I’ve been reflecting on how beautifully our faith...

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Jackson prayer events a call to action

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RezFit nurtures body, mind, and spirit

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Need some ideas for how to jumpstart your health journey this year? Look no further! On the following pages are plenty of health and fitness tips, encouragement, and resources you can use in 2026.  Active Rest: Prioritize sleep This year’s focus is sleep. Medical professionals suggest 7 to 9 hours...

The Lily Pad provides a leap up

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